postilion

Meanings

• noun

  A person who rides a horse or other animal leading another horse, especially in a procession or in the olden days as a messenger or guide for travelers.

  - "The postilion rode ahead of the carriage to guide the horses."
  - "In the olden days, postilions were used as messengers to deliver important letters."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɒˈstɪlɪən/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of postilion that leads to same result
postilion , postilions , postillion , postillions

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'postillon', meaning 'horseman' or 'groom'.

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Trivia

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1. Postilions were once common in Europe, but their use declined with the advent of automobiles.

2. Postilions were often dressed in colorful uniforms and carried whips to control the horses.

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Related Concepts

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1. equestrian: Related to the riding of horses or other animals.

2. messenger: A person who delivers messages or information to others.

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Culture

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In literature, postilions have been depicted as skilled horsemen who guide travelers and ensure their safety during journeys. In art, they have been portrayed as elegant figures leading horses in processions or ceremonies.

How to Memorize "postilion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person riding a horse, leading another horse.
   - Imagine a postilion in a colorful uniform, guiding horses in a procession.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'postilion' with the image of a skilled horseman.
   - Think of a postilion as a guide or messenger on horseback.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a postilion is a 'horseman' or 'groom' who rides ahead and guides other horses.
   - Think of the word 'postilion' as a 'poser' on a 'horse'.

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